NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Cotinus obovatus
American Smoketree
Scientific Name: |
Cotinus obovatus |
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Genus: |
Cotinus |
Species Epithet: |
obovatus |
Common Name: |
American Smoketree |
Plant Type |
Tree/Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Anacardiaceae (Cashew Family) |
Native/Alien: |
S.E. Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
12-36 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
April, May |
Habitat Description: |
A small tree of limestone woodlands and glade margins, occasionally planted as an ornamental tree. Native to GA, AL, TN, KY, MO, AR, OK, and TX. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
(*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G4 - Apparently Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
(*Key) |
Notes: |
Flowers are inconspicuous but the petioles of the flowering panicles are reddish-purple, and collectively look like smoke. Beautiful fall foliage. Cultivars available. |
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Links: |
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cotinus-obovatus/ https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=COOB2 |
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